Travel Information to Durham, NC from Raleigh, NC
| 21 miles (34 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $6 - $10 | |
| Bus • $6 (€6) • 35 min | |
| Train • $10 (€9) • 30 min | |
| Amtrak |
Travel 21 miles (34 km) by train or bus to Durham, NC from Raleigh, NC. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC.
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How to get from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC
Travel to Durham, NC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC.

There are 2 ways to get from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Raleigh, NC and Durham, NC is a bus with an average price of $6 (€6).
This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train with an average ticket price of $10 (€9) from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC.
The fastest way to get to Durham, NC from Raleigh, NC is by train with an average travel time of 30 min.
Other travel options to Durham, NC take longer:
Getting to Durham, NC by bus takes 35 min on average.
Durham, NC is approximately 21 miles (34 km) away from Raleigh, NC.
The average frequency per day from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC is:
- 5 buses a day.
- 4 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC:
The following travel companies offer services from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC:
- Travel with Amtrak for trains to Durham, NC. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC tickets on Omio for $6 (€6).
Yes, there are direct routes from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct train to Durham, NC with Amtrak with 4 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Durham, NC tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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